Associate Scientist

4 weeks ago


Gaithersburg, United States GForce Life Sciences Full time

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Rescue and characterize pseudo viruses and/or RNA viruses
  • Apply molecular biology skills to generate recombinant proteins and viruses
  • Execute biochemical and cell-based assays to characterize candidate or authorized vaccines and mAbs for SARS-CoV-2, RSV, and other viral pathogens
  • Assist in the preparation and review of bioanalytical data and reports suitable for regulatory submission
  • Communicate across the matrixed team environment


Education & Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in virology, molecular biology, immunology, or another related field with 2+ years of relevant industrial (preferred) or academic experience or a Master's Degree with some relevant experience.
  • Background in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA and RNA isolation and purification, sequencing, RT-PCR, and qPCR.
  • Experience in cell culture, viral propagation, and viral titration.
  • Ability to evaluate data quality, troubleshoot, and interpret experimental results
  • Meticulous tracking and documenting of results in laboratory notebooks, databases, and scientific reports
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills


Desirable Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience with paramyxoviruses and coronaviruses
  • Understanding of molecular cloning techniques and vector engineering
  • Understanding of DNA sequencing techniques (NGS and Sanger) and sequence analysis
  • Experience in the handling/processing of clinical specimens


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